Pumpkin Granola

Today I was inspired to whip up a batch of PUMPKIN GRANOLA.

I am really impressed with how it turned out since it's my first attempt at ever making homemade granola.

Ingredients:
6 cups of whole rolled oats (not instant)
1/2 cup sweetened coconut
1/2 cup slivered almonds
2 T brown sugar
2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice
2/3 cup honey
1/4 cup canola oil
3/4 cup pumpkin puree (canned not pumpkin pie filling)
2 T. water
1/2 cup golden raisins
1/2 cup dried cranberries

Directions:

Preheat oven to 300 degrees.

Combine oats, coconut, almonds and pumpkin pie spice in a large bowl - toss well.

Combine honey, canola oil, pumpkin and water then add to dry ingredients and toss well - mixture will be moist.

Place oats on a large baking sheet, bake in oven for 20 minutes - remove and gently toss and bake another 20 minutes.  Remove from oven, toss and bake for another 20 minutes or until brown and crisp.  Mixture will still be a little soft but will crisp up more as it cools off.  

Remove from oven and stir in cranberries and raisins.  Let cool completely and then store in sealed container or plastic bag.  Use within two weeks to enjoy best flavor.  

This is really a taste of AUTUMN!